dampness
Example Sentences
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The building’s units suffer from severe dampness and moisture accumulation, including under floorboards.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 9, 2025
It said this was "almost certainly a direct consequence of the wet weather", winter flooding and general dampness leading to mould growth, impacting the winter survival rate.
From BBC ● Aug. 3, 2024
Sprinkle it on, let it sit for an hour to absorb oils and any dampness, then vacuum.
From Seattle Times ● Jan. 16, 2024
The NHL placed the game at the home of the Seattle Mariners in part because of the retractable roof in case protection from the Pacific Northwest’s notorious dampness was needed.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 1, 2024
I loved the dampness of the desert after all the rains.
From "Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe" by Benjamin Alire Saenz
